1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 906 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1656 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3160 mm |
